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Old 11-09-2017, 07:04 PM
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Default At 84 may be his last....

Was great to have Dad out tonite, we had him in the Avian X blind, heater on full blast , more hand warmers then Walmart owns. and a blanket on him.... there was a twinkle in his eye when I yelled incoming......



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Old 11-09-2017, 07:07 PM
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You sir, are a good man!

That is fantastic!

Nice work!
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Old 11-09-2017, 07:07 PM
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Awesome! Great to see everyone having fun! Best thread of the day!
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Old 11-09-2017, 07:08 PM
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Best pic of the season!
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Old 11-09-2017, 07:08 PM
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That's great. I still take my 81 year old dad out fishing as many times as I can as well.
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Old 11-09-2017, 07:10 PM
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Very nice Great memories there. We can only hope to be as active at that age. Well done!
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Old 11-09-2017, 07:18 PM
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Gonna have my 81 year old Dad out with me tomorrow ,at his age I can almost keep up !
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Old 11-09-2017, 07:26 PM
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Great to see. Nothing better than sharing a hunt with a father or a son.
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Old 11-09-2017, 07:28 PM
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That’s awesome.
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Old 11-09-2017, 07:31 PM
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That's awesome
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Old 11-09-2017, 07:35 PM
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I can see your Dad did a few things right along the way. What a great pic. Thanks.
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Old 11-09-2017, 07:36 PM
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Made my day, great post.
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Old 11-09-2017, 07:43 PM
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The look in your father's eyes sums up the day and much more.
Great picture!!!
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Old 11-09-2017, 08:22 PM
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Well said simply awesome buddy! Hope you have a few of his genes. I’m in no rush to get older but sure hope to heck at that age I’m out there still doin it 😊


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Old 11-09-2017, 08:30 PM
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Well done sir
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Old 11-09-2017, 08:40 PM
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Great work, your a good son! Hope I get at least that many years with dad in the field!
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Old 11-09-2017, 09:15 PM
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You'll treasure that picture for many years! Well done sir.. you're a fine son.
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Old 11-09-2017, 09:19 PM
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Made my day, great post.

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Old 11-09-2017, 09:19 PM
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That’s awesome. Thanks for sharing reminds me of hunting with my grandpa.
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Old 11-09-2017, 09:23 PM
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So cool!
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Old 11-09-2017, 09:57 PM
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This may well be the best OP/Thread of 2017. Outstanding, really made me happy to see this. Thanks for posting, you have my respect and appreciation.
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Old 11-09-2017, 10:14 PM
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Awesome. Wish I would have taken some pictures when I could. That's a great one to have for you and your family. Good work
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Old 11-09-2017, 10:17 PM
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That is so awesome! Looks like hes using a classic auto loader...Browning A5
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Old 11-09-2017, 10:31 PM
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That twinkle in his eyes!!!
Hope I'm out with the boys at 84
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Old 11-09-2017, 10:57 PM
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What a terrific Share, fantastic to see, great memories here. Hats off to you all. Way to go Pops!

We took our Dad to Sask fir this years goose hunt, he's 83, he's already bought his shells on sale for next year.

AWESOME!

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That’s awesome. Thanks for sharing reminds me of hunting with my grandpa.
Your Grandpa is definitely missed. You were very fortunate. He was a good hunting partner, especially in his last chapter.

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Old 11-09-2017, 11:43 PM
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Great picture, he looks very happy!!
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Old 11-10-2017, 04:37 AM
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I love it!
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Old 11-10-2017, 05:10 AM
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You sir get Son of the year!

Here’s hoping you get to take your dad again when he’s 85!

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Old 11-10-2017, 05:22 AM
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What a great way to spend a day!!!!
Thanks for posting
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